Before the networks unveil their fall lineups next week, TVGuide.com has chosen the 11 most promising pilots:
Alpha Mom (NBC)
Starring: Christina Applegate, Will Arnett
Summary: An irreverent look at parenthood from the perspectives of an acerbic working mother (Applegate), her stay-at-home husband (Arnett) and her outspoken mom and dad
Pedigree: Parks and Recreation writer Emily Spivey wrote the pilot and will executive-produce with Saturday Night Live’s Lorne Michaels.
Why we like it: The ever-zany Arnett and Applegate seem well cast to play harried parents/children who communicate in sharp, witty dialogue. (For further proof, see Applegate’s verbal sparring with Jean Smart on Samantha Who? and Arnett’s foray into fatherhood as gay shark Devon Banks on 30 Rock).
Why it has a shot: NBC has had luck with female-skewing comedies from Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Plus: The network will almost certainly have to restock its comedy vault after canceling Perfect Couples, The Paul Reiser Show and, most likely, Outsourced.




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